The role: The Opportunity MJD Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a prestigious national law firm to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant to support two highly regarded Partners and their busy Intellectual Property team. Offering a salary package of up to $105,000, this is an outstanding opportunity for a polished Legal Assistant looking to join a high-performing and collaborative environment. Working across complex Intellectual Property and litigation matters, you will play a key role in supporting a successful practice while benefiting from excellent mentoring, career development, and long-term progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities Drafting, amending, and formatting legal and court documents Managing court filings, e-filing, and matter administration Coordinating complex diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and court dates Managing billing, expenses, timesheets, and monthly invoicing processes Liaising with clients, barristers, courts, and internal stakeholders Opening new matters, conducting conflict checks, and maintaining files Managing busy inboxes and providing proactive day-to-day support to the team About You Minimum 3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within a law firm Previous Intellectual Property experience will be highly regarded Strong billing and matter management experience Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills Experience using systems such as iManage, Aderant, Elite 3E, LEAP, or Chrome River will be advantageous What's on Offer? Salary package of up to $105,000 Hybrid working arrangements (1–2 days working from home) Opportunity to join a leading national law firm Gym membership benefits Ability to purchase 4 weeks of extra annual leave, plus wellness days 26 weeks' paid gender-neutral parental leave In-house barista and premium office facilities Genuine career progression and professional development opportunities Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture Apply Now If you're looking to take the next step in your legal support career with a highly regarded national law firm, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Danielle Neary at MJD Recruitment on dneary@mjdrecruitment.com.au for a confidential discussion
